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FAITH IN TIME
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NEXT PERFORMANCE FOR A CHORUS OF POETS
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- Marital Status
- Alone Together
- Where are you located?
- NEW YORK
- What is your affiliation to the Jazz World?
- Musical Artist, Vocalist, Spoken Word Artist, Educator, Clinician, Composer, Freelance Writer
- Tell us a little about your background...
I am a New York City based singer, lyricist, composer, poet and educator. My most recent recording, Circle Completing, is a set of lyrical duets with pianist John DiMartino that, in addition to being a tribute to the legendary singer Jimmy Scott, pays homage to my roots in standards and blues and encapsulates some of my life story thus far.
I have two new recordings as a sideman coming out soon, Toward The Hill Of Joy with trombonist, composer George Brandon's Septet, tentative release date January, 2010 and one that I've just completed, a live recording with legendary avant garde multi-instrumentalist and founder of Birth Records, Gunter Hampel and his European Trio on October 5, 2009 in NYC.
Currently, I lead: The Nora McCarthy Qu 'ART' et and A Small Dream In Red - Voice and Saxophone Duo. I co-lead with alto saxophonist Jorge Sylvester, The ConceptualMotion 20-piece all original music Orchestra; and, The ACE (Afro-Caribbean-Experimental) Collective.
I recently was asked to join UKJazzRadio.com and I presents "New York Jazz Expressions" a show which features a vast array of vocal and instrumental jazz recordings from early jazz to the avant-garde and free music art forms highlighting those artists currently on the cutting edge of the scene today as well as those legendary artists whose contributions to the music are undeniable. An exciting journey into the music that is synonymous with New York City.
For the past 5 years, I've been a member of "A Chorus of Poets" conducted by Lawrence D. "Butch" Morris.
Through my vast experience in the jazz and creative music field, I have developed a unique approach to teaching voice and improvisation and founded "The Zen Of Singing...The Spiritual Path To Finding Your Voice" ™ and I teach privately, conduct workshop world-wide and offer on-line instruction through my teaching website. (www.thezenofsinging.com)
DISCOGRAPHY:
Circle Completing, 2009
A Small Dream In Red, 2005
red&blue, 1998
- How did you hear about the Jazz Network? Please give full name of contact
- MY DEAR FRIEND BASSIST EXTRAORDINAIRE ESSIET OKON ESSIET
- What Instrument do you play?
- Vocalist, Piano
- What is your website address? Only websites that pertain to your business and how you can be contacted.
- http://www.noramccarthy.com http://www.myspace.com/noramccarthymusic
THE ZEN OF SINGING
http://www.thezenofsinging.com
Copyright 2004
PLEASE CHECK OUT THE CONCEPTUALMOTION ORCHESTRA - 20 PIECE ALL ORIGINAL MUSIC BIG BAND [ABOVE] THAT I CO-LEAD WITH ALTO-SAXOPHONIST JORGE SYLVESTER - Compositions: Life Is A Song To Sing & Miles' Mind written by Nora McCarthy; Akara Moi Moi & Lines written by Jorge Sylvester with poetry by Nora McCarthy.
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Hey Jaijai,
I would like to thank you for all you do to help keep this Art form alive. I'm honored to be featured in this segment and I hope that I can be a tool to assist you in what you are doing. The site is great, I've met some wonderful people and I'm looking forward to meeting many more. I hope I will see you at The Typhoon Resturant in Santa Monica when I'm there with Les Mc Cann.
Peace and love....KA
When I first learned about the Jazz Network I thought it was a fabulous idea. The reality has more than lived up to my expectations. I am constantly learning about new artists from all over the world who play many different styles of jazz. I've made new friends, run into old friends and learned about new venues and ways to promote my career and new releases. It has been such a friendly and welcoming experience that I was delighted to take advantage of this opportunity to be featured on the Network. Thank you Jaijai and everyone who has chosen to participate in the Jazz Network!
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"Kudos to Jaijai for setting up a place where musicians can meet industry and vice versa. I'm excited about the possibilities as the network expands and I'm blessed to have made new friends and contacts. Keep them coming!"
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Seldom do you meet a person who impresses you with both brilliance and kindness. Recently, I met such a person. Her name is Jaijai Jackson. I was drawn to her like a moth drawn to a flame. Her love of music is highly spiritual and her understanding of the business is remarkable. After many years in the music business, it is refreshing to meet someone like her.
Historians will research our arts to characterize our culture in the future. Contributions by those who tirelessly support our significant art forms will help to define us. Jaijai has become a key ingredient toward that future and her importance to the jazz world cannot be overstated.
Her devotion to the music and passion for keeping it alive makes our world a better place. Jaijai, thanks for being you.
Morrie Louden
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Happy Birthday! May your day be blessed with love and happiness.
I'm looking forward to seeing you. Please contact me.
Many blessings,
Ki
Thanks for the comment. Hope you enjoy the video. It was shot on an iPhone by a friend in the audience, so we got bits and pieces of a couple of songs. I'm hoping to video all the gigs from here on and post complete tunes...
Love,
Jaijai
How are you songbird? I'm doing well. Let's keep in touch.
Many blessings,
Ki
Passing by. Seems a year's almost passed by. Can't believe it!
Have been in warmer climes for some months. Now back to a spring like London. Hows' things?
Kindest
Peter
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